description
Chana dal closely resembles yellow split peas but are smaller in size. Chana dal have a wonderful nutty, earthy flavour compared to milder yellow split peas.
substitutes
Yellow split peas
availability
Supermarket, Asian stores
Chana dal closely resembles yellow split peas but are smaller in size. Chana dal have a wonderful nutty, earthy flavour compared to milder yellow split peas.
Yellow split peas
Supermarket, Asian stores
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